saddlebow

Example Sentences

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Not only was he of the same build, but he also had a bound knight thrown across the saddlebow of his mare.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

It was at Will Jackson’s words of thanks that she was smiling with such delight; it was he before whom Colonel Lane bent bare-headed to his saddlebow.

From The Gold that Glitters The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender by Evans, W.O.E.

He reached to the saddlebow, undid the flap of the pistol holster, and made sure that his weapon was loaded, then put it back, reassured.

From The Black Buccaneer by Meader, Stephen W. (Stephen Warren)

He had only himself to care for, and, with pick and pan strapped to his saddlebow, he set his face westward.

From Craftsmanship in Teaching by Bagley, William Chandler

Count Saxe bowed to his saddlebow, and his eyes did her homage.

From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot